Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial,...
About the role
As a Senior Staff Application Engineer for the Renesas Performance Computing Power Emulation Engineering team, you will be part of a fast-paced power management team supporting pre-silicon new feature bring-up and tapeout validation for AI and cloud infrastructure products. You will engage cross-functionally with IC design, firmware engineering, power systems architects, and systems engineering teams to deliver the most innovative power solutions. Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us? Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 10+ years of relevant experience in power design for CPU/GPU/ASIC-class loads, including multiphase DC/DC converters and digital power management products, with strong emphasis on board-level design and validation
- Experience with high-speed differential clock and data interfaces (SerDes-class) and high-speed single-ended routing (such as DDR), including channel modeling, jitter/crosstalk analysis, eye diagrams, and compliance/margining
- Strong lab skills with high-bandwidth instruments (scopes, VNAs, TDRs), power validation equipment, measurement-simulation correlation, fixture/probing design, and de-embedding
- Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional design reviews, architectural influence, and clear communication of power and SI/PI concepts to diverse audiences
- Preferred Qualifications
More about this role
As a Senior Staff Application Engineer for the Renesas Performance Computing Power Emulation Engineering team, you will be part of a fast-paced power management team supporting pre-silicon new feature bring-up and tapeout validation for AI and cloud infrastructure products. You will engage cross-functionally with IC design, firmware engineering, power systems architects, and systems engineering teams to deliver the most innovative power solutions.
Responsibilities
A broad comprehension of DC/DC power conversion is required, including familiarity with digital multiphase PWM controllers. Experience with high-speed digital interfaces is also required. Key responsibilities include:
Design multiphase power solutions for CPU/GPU/ASIC-class loads using digital multiphase controllers and Smart Power Stages.
Design boards and power systems that interface with pre-silicon emulation of digital PWM controllers and power stages, enabling system-level validation ahead of silicon.
Develop EVBs, including schematic capture, component selection, and thermal design.
Oversee PCB layout for CPU/GPU-class boards to meet power delivery requirements, including current density, copper allocation,...
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